Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser
The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.
September 16, 2024
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Eugene Levy reflects on fatherhood with a gay son, ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and strategic allyship
The Emmy-winning actor spoke with The Advocate before he accepted Equality PAC's Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award at a gala.
June 5, 2025
Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77
His office confirmed his death in a statement.
March 13, 2025
Republican Message: Be Very Afraid of Biden Presidency
Speakers at the Republican National Convention offered a dystopian vision of life under Joe Biden.
August 25, 2020
The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News
Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.
May 18, 2022
Brian Sims Responds to Republican Lawmaker Calling Him a 'Little Girl'
The gay politician is using the experience as arsenal to help flip the Republican-led House.
May 29, 2020
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality
The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.
November 1, 2024
Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.
July 6, 2024
Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois
The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.
November 1, 2024
Back in action
After Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Peter Pace called homosexuality immoral, seven retired officers came out. Their new duty? Showing America how honorable gay service members are.
April 9, 2007
Ileana Ros Lehtinen Becomes First Republican to Sponsor DOMA Repeal
DOMA Repeal Gets Its First Republican Cosponsor
September 23, 2011
Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
November 1, 2024
Maam Would You Care for Some Facts With That
Judging from her congressional testimony, Elaine Donnelly may be the most strident civilian opponent of lifting "don't ask, don't tell." Too bad her reasons for keeping the policy in place aren't sound.
August 13, 2008
Debate: Trump Lies, Exaggerates, Calls Himself 'Least Racist Person'
It was less chaotic than the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but it had its bizarre moments.
October 23, 2020
Family Equality: Ready for the Fight Ahead
Every LGBTQ+ person should have the right to start a family that is loved and supported by society — not targeted.
January 21, 2023
Penn. Rep. Brian Sims Blazes a Trail Toward Lieutenant Governor
State's first out lawmaker is out to make a difference.
August 5, 2021
I Have a Nightmare
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of freedom in America for "all of God's children" is being defiled by the president-elect and his bigoted Cabinet picks.
January 16, 2017
Trump’s chilling accusation against Obama will have cataclysmic consequences
Opinion: The man who rose on a racist conspiracy is now dangerously accusing America’s first Black president of treason, writes John Casey.
July 24, 2025
LGBTQ+ Leaders on Biden's Win and Trump's Defeat
LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating the Biden-Harris election and noting the work that lies ahead.
November 7, 2020
Can Joe Biden Build a Better LGBTQ+ America?
The former vice president's plan for the future includes protecting marginalized people. Now is the time to take our righteous anger to the polls.
August 20, 2020